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Mules Collection (page 8)

"Mules: A Fascinating Blend of Strength and Versatility" Mules, the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse

Background imageMules Collection: Gateway with Traveler and Mule, 1781, published 1782. Creator: Cornelis Brouwer

Gateway with Traveler and Mule, 1781, published 1782. Creator: Cornelis Brouwer
Gateway with Traveler and Mule, 1781, published 1782

Background imageMules Collection: The Good Samaritan Placing the Traveler on a Mule, 1554. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever

The Good Samaritan Placing the Traveler on a Mule, 1554. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
The Good Samaritan Placing the Traveler on a Mule, 1554

Background imageMules Collection: The Good Samaritan Paying for the Lodgings of the Traveler, 1554

The Good Samaritan Paying for the Lodgings of the Traveler, 1554

Background imageMules Collection: RAF aircraft of the Balkan Air Force are rendering close assistance to Marshal Tito

RAF aircraft of the Balkan Air Force are rendering close assistance to Marshal Titos partisan forces in Yugoslavia by carrying valuable supplies to them from Italy

Background imageMules Collection: Mules carry wounded soldiers of the 8th Army. 26th September 1943

Mules carry wounded soldiers of the 8th Army. 26th September 1943

Background imageMules Collection: British First Division troops of the 5th Army in Italy are fighting in some of the most

British First Division troops of the 5th Army in Italy are fighting in some of the most difficult country in Europe. In their push through the Apennine Mountains to Bologna and the Lombardy Plains

Background imageMules Collection: Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian soldiers resting before advancing on the Adowa

Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian soldiers resting before advancing on the Adowa front

Background imageMules Collection: Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian troops advancing on the Adowa front

Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian troops advancing on the Adowa front

Background imageMules Collection: Abyssinian War October 1935 A Italian mule train on its way to the advance outpost

Abyssinian War October 1935 A Italian mule train on its way to the advance outpost of Makale takes advantage of a shady groves to escape the fierce rays of the noonday sun

Background imageMules Collection: British troops attempt to rescue mules caught and trapped in a sea of mud just behind

British troops attempt to rescue mules caught and trapped in a sea of mud just behind the front line on the western front in Northern France. 3rd February 1918

Background imageMules Collection: On the road to Tehran, a persian peasant with camels, Circa 1926

On the road to Tehran, a persian peasant with camels, Circa 1926

Background imageMules Collection: Persians shoeing a mule in Hamadan, capital city of Hamadan Province of Iran. Circa 1926

Persians shoeing a mule in Hamadan, capital city of Hamadan Province of Iran. Circa 1926. Hamadan is believed to be among the oldest Iranian cities and one of the oldest in the world

Background imageMules Collection: One of several 'Gates of Tehran', Iran, covered with multi coloured tiles

One of several "Gates of Tehran", Iran, covered with multi coloured tiles
One of several " Gates of Tehran", Iran, covered with multi coloured tiles, Circa 1926

Background imageMules Collection: Caravanserai in Hamadan, capital city of Hamadan Province of Iran. Circa 1926

Caravanserai in Hamadan, capital city of Hamadan Province of Iran. Circa 1926. Hamadan is believed to be among the oldest Iranian cities and one of the oldest in the world

Background imageMules Collection: On the road to Tehran, on the tops of Aveh Pass (Name TBC), Circa 1926

On the road to Tehran, on the tops of Aveh Pass (Name TBC), Circa 1926. Donkeys carry oil to Tehran, where petrol costs about 8 shillings per gallon, due to the difficulties of transport

Background imageMules Collection: WW2 Mules carry supplies along tracks in Burma impassable to any other form of

WW2 Mules carry supplies along tracks in Burma impassable to any other form of transport. They are then ferried up rivers by native craft to the Arakan Front

Background imageMules Collection: Soldiers from the 3rd Lahore Indian Division seen here with mules loaded with bails of

Soldiers from the 3rd Lahore Indian Division seen here with mules loaded with bails of hay making their way up to the front. Circa October 1914

Background imageMules Collection: 3rd Lahore Indian Division seen here at Orleans. Circa October 1914

3rd Lahore Indian Division seen here at Orleans. Circa October 1914. Among the few Territorials who have had the privilege of being sent to France are the London Scottish

Background imageMules Collection: Supply train of the 3rd Lahore Division seen here passing French troops after leaving

Supply train of the 3rd Lahore Division seen here passing French troops after leaving the railway station at Orleans Circa October 1914

Background imageMules Collection: 3rd Lahore Indian Division. Circa October 1914 Whenever the mules

3rd Lahore Indian Division. Circa October 1914 Whenever the mules, which carry the Indian mountain guns and ammuntion, see any sand, or mud, or dust

Background imageMules Collection: Mt. Saint Gothard, 1808. Creator: JMW Turner

Mt. Saint Gothard, 1808. Creator: JMW Turner
Mt. Saint Gothard, 1808

Background imageMules Collection: Cabin in Alabama, ca. 1915-1925. Creator: Anne Goldthwaite

Cabin in Alabama, ca. 1915-1925. Creator: Anne Goldthwaite
Cabin in Alabama, ca. 1915-1925

Background imageMules Collection: Le Demenagement de la Censure, c. 1821. Creators: Eugene Delacroix

Le Demenagement de la Censure, c. 1821. Creators: Eugene Delacroix
Le Demenagement de la Censure, c. 1821

Background imageMules Collection: Cotton farmer

Cotton farmer
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: African-American farmer standing in cart filled with cotton drawn by mules, Louisiana. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageMules Collection: Bowl, Iran, dated A. H. 583 / A. D. 1187. Creator: Abu Zayd

Bowl, Iran, dated A. H. 583 / A. D. 1187. Creator: Abu Zayd
Bowl, Iran, dated A.H. 583/ A.D. 1187

Background imageMules Collection: The Feast of the Gods, 1514 / 1529. Creator: Giovanni Bellini

The Feast of the Gods, 1514 / 1529. Creator: Giovanni Bellini
The Feast of the Gods, 1514/1529

Background imageMules Collection: Edinburgh from Corstorphine, 1846. Creator: Frederick Henry Henshaw

Edinburgh from Corstorphine, 1846. Creator: Frederick Henry Henshaw
Edinburgh from Corstorphine, 1846

Background imageMules Collection: Two satyrs placing Silenus on a braying mule and a third satyr at right, ca. 1515-27

Two satyrs placing Silenus on a braying mule and a third satyr at right, ca. 1515-27

Background imageMules Collection: Two mules bearing panniers and outfitted with blinders, plumes, and tassels; one mu

Two mules bearing panniers and outfitted with blinders, plumes, and tassels; one mule in three-quarter view and behind it a mule in frontal view; beyond a man mounted on a horse directs mules with a

Background imageMules Collection: Men collecting dung dropping from the hindquarters of a mule, with a rider sitting ba

Men collecting dung dropping from the hindquarters of a mule, with a rider sitting backward on the mule and holding its tail aside, surrounded by onlookers spread around a stepped platform

Background imageMules Collection: Pastorale, 18th century. Creator: Gabriel Huquier

Pastorale, 18th century. Creator: Gabriel Huquier
Pastorale, 18th century. After Francois Boucher

Background imageMules Collection: Saint Martin, German, first half 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Saint Martin, German, first half 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint Martin, German, first half 16th century

Background imageMules Collection: The Flower Girl (La Petite Marchande de Fleurs), n. d Creator

The Flower Girl (La Petite Marchande de Fleurs), n. d Creator
The Flower Girl (La Petite Marchande de Fleurs), n.d

Background imageMules Collection: On the Head-Waters--Burgess Finding a Ford, ca. 1893. Creator: Frederic Remington

On the Head-Waters--Burgess Finding a Ford, ca. 1893. Creator: Frederic Remington
On the Head-Waters--Burgess Finding a Ford, ca. 1893. Government scout Felix Burgess on an expedition in Yellowstone parks backcounty in search of animal poachers

Background imageMules Collection: Pekin-car, 1867. Creator: William Thomas Saunders

Pekin-car, 1867. Creator: William Thomas Saunders
Pekin-car, 1867

Background imageMules Collection: AFRICAN WATER CART

AFRICAN WATER CART
The water cart, a barrel of water on a cart drawn by mules or donkeys, North Africa. Date: 1930s

Background imageMules Collection: CHOCOLATE OR LOVE LETTER

CHOCOLATE OR LOVE LETTER
A French lady takes her bath (partly clothed) while her maid bringing in a tray offers her the choice of the drink of chocolate or the love letter. Date: circa 1770

Background imageMules Collection: Bolivian Postman

Bolivian Postman
In the mountainous terrain of Bolivia, a rural postman uses mules to carry the mails. Date: circa 1900

Background imageMules Collection: GOLD MINING / COLORADO

GOLD MINING / COLORADO
Mules loaded with winter supplies in the mining districts of Colorado Date: 1880

Background imageMules Collection: Kimberley, South Africa - Mule Train, pulled by 22 (I think!) mules

Kimberley, South Africa - Mule Train, pulled by 22 (I think!) mules. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageMules Collection: Zhang Guolao and His Magic Mule. Creator: Yin Qi

Zhang Guolao and His Magic Mule. Creator: Yin Qi
Zhang Guolao and His Magic Mule. Ming (1368-1644) or Qing (1644-1911) dynasty

Background imageMules Collection: Don Quixote and the Dead Mule, after 1864. Creator: Honore Daumier

Don Quixote and the Dead Mule, after 1864. Creator: Honore Daumier
Don Quixote and the Dead Mule, after 1864

Background imageMules Collection: A Successful Hunt, 1906. Creator: Henry Francois Farny

A Successful Hunt, 1906. Creator: Henry Francois Farny
A Successful Hunt, 1906

Background imageMules Collection: Rainy Day in Camp, 1871. Creator: Winslow Homer

Rainy Day in Camp, 1871. Creator: Winslow Homer
Rainy Day in Camp, 1871

Background imageMules Collection: Krishna and the Kshatriya Maidens Proceed to Dvaraka... ca. 1520-30. Creator: Sa Nana

Krishna and the Kshatriya Maidens Proceed to Dvaraka... ca. 1520-30. Creator: Sa Nana
Krishna and the Kshatriya Maidens Proceed to Dvaraka: page from a Bhagavata Purana series, ca. 1520-30

Background imageMules Collection: The Good Samaritan, ca. 1618-22. Creator: Domenico Fetti

The Good Samaritan, ca. 1618-22. Creator: Domenico Fetti
The Good Samaritan, ca. 1618-22

Background imageMules Collection: The Lovers Leap - At Early Sunrise, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley

The Lovers Leap - At Early Sunrise, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley
" The Lovers Leap" - At Early Sunrise, 1872. Ox cart at the bottom of a cliff ( Lovers Leap ), on the French Broad River, USA

Background imageMules Collection: Old Mill - Reemss Creek, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley

Old Mill - Reemss Creek, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Old Mill - Reemss Creek, 1872. Water mill on Reems Creek, a tributary of the French Broad River, North Carolina, USA:one of the landmarks of the days when it was a struggle between the Indian



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"Mules: A Fascinating Blend of Strength and Versatility" Mules, the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, have long been an integral part of various cultures around the world. From Wyoming, USA to West Indies by Royal Mail Steam Packet Company poster, these remarkable creatures have left their hoofprints in history. In Mexico's adobe houses with their traditional bake ovens, they were relied upon for transportation and labor. Their sturdy build and endurance made them ideal companions in navigating rugged terrains. Meanwhile, pin-up models adorned themselves with gold mules as fashion statements that exuded elegance and style. Traveling eastward to China's Yantai region, mules continued to serve as reliable work partners. Whether hauling goods or plowing fields in Njegusi, Montenegro alongside farmers using two working mules - they showcased their unwavering strength and dedication. Beyond their utilitarian roles, it also played significant cultural roles worldwide. In Bolivia's Carnival of Oruro or Mongolia's vibrant caravans crossing vast landscapes - these hybrid animals became symbols of tradition and celebration. Even in Corsica, France during the 1930s when modernization was on the rise, mules remained vital for local transportation along narrow village streets. Logs and other goods were efficiently transported thanks to the surefootedness of these remarkable creatures. Artistic depictions throughout history further immortalized the significance of mules. The enchanting painting "The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" captured both mythical elements and real-life reliance on these incredible beings. As we reflect on our past intertwined with theirs through calico printing mills or sheep farming scenes where shepherds led crossbred mule ewes down town high streets before returning back for lambing season - it becomes evident that they can more than just hybrids; they embody resilience and adaptability across diverse landscapes worldwide.